The beds were hard as hell walls very thin Breakfast offered at the place wasn’t good
3 stars
Porto Vista Hotel
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Overview
Situated in San Diego, Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy is within a 10-minute drive of San Diego International Airport and provides a rooftop terrace. It is surrounded by a variety of clubs and bars and is within a 10-minute walk of County Center / Little Italy San Diego Trolley Station.
There are a range of amenities available to those staying at the hotel, including valet parking, express check-in/check-out and car hire. Staff are available 24 hours a day and can help with booking tours and tickets.
The contemporary rooms at Porto Vista Hotel In Little Italy feature a refrigerator and all the essentials for a comfortable stay. They are also equipped with a hair dryer and a microwave.
In-house dining options include The Glass Door Restaurant & Bar, which provides breakfast and dinner, and has bay views. In the evening, guests are able to wind down in the comfortable lounge bar. A wide choice of eating options are also found in close proximity to the property.
The hotel provides easy access to San Diego Zoo. The Star of India and Bayside at the Embarcadero are a short walk away.
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Prices are based on 1 night including VAT, excluding local taxes and fees.
Amenities at Porto Vista Hotel
- Fitness center
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Wi-Fi
- Coffee machine
- Valet parking
- Business center
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
Services and conveniences
- Conference rooms
- ATM on-site
- Business center
- Wake-up service
- Concierge service
- Safety deposit box
- Currency exchange on-site
- Meeting/Banquet facilities
- Express check-out
- 24hr front desk
Basics
- Free Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi available in all areas
- Internet
- Fire extinguisher
- Free toiletries
- Smoke alarms
- Heating
- Air-conditioned
Dining
- Microwave
- Restaurant
- Bar/Lounge
- Refrigerator
- Coffee machine
- Vending machine (drinks)
- Vending machine (snacks)
Accessibility and suitability
- Pets allowed on request. Charges may apply.
- Disabled Access
- Elevator
- Hypoallergenic
- No smoking
- Designated smoking area
Parking and transportation
- EV charging station
- Parking
- Airport shuttle
- Valet parking
- Private parking
Media and entertainment
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable or satellite TV
- Smartphone dock
Bathroom
- Hairdryer
- Bathrobe
- Private bathroom
Laundry
- Laundry facilities
- Laundry service
- Iron and ironing board
General
- Telephone
- City view
- Storage available
Bedroom
- Alarm clock
- Wardrobe or closet
Workspace
- Fax/photocopying
- Desk
Things to do
- Golf
- Beauty salon
Outdoor
- Terrace/Patio
Health and safety
- Safe
Family friendly
- Cribs available
Fitness
- Fitness center
Spa
- Massage
Reviews of Porto Vista Hotel
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Summary of reviews
Guests say
Guests appreciated the great location of the hotel, highlighting its proximity to various attractions. However, many expressed dissatisfaction with the cleanliness of the rooms and the quality of service, noting issues such as dirty towels, slow elevators, and poor communication with staff. Overall, while the location was a strong point, the hotel fell short in maintaining cleanliness and providing satisfactory service.AI-Generated from customer reviews
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The room was very small and dark, it looked out at the parking area from below many stories of hotel the blocked light and view
Pros (+) location was about it
Cons (-) Very dated space. Not very clean. Online pics were misleading. Very loud, lot's of partying 20-somethings and slamming doors at all hours. Much better options in the area for the price-point
Pros (+) Restaurant had an excellent view of SD. Bar was excellent and bartender wasn’t slippin on the bottomless mimosas. Location was a good walking distance to Waterfront Park. Pool/spa was a cute size to hangout out.
Cons (-) Water pressure in the shower wasn’t the greatest. Sink drained very slowly.
Pros (+) The location of this hotel is amazing, just a short walk from Little Italy. The room and bathroom were a great size. It was great to have both a refrigerator and microwave in the room. The balcony was a plus! Parking was only $25 and they allowed you to keep your car there until 1pm after check out. It Was great since it gave us time to explore the neighborhood.
Cons (-) Our room would get a bit warm at times. I am not sure if it was due to having older AC. The hotel is small and there would be long waits for the elevator at time.
Pros (+) The hotel is within walking distance to the bay. The front desk and valet staff were very friendly and accommodating. The Glass Door restaurant had great food and the view from the outdoor seating was beautiful!
Pros (+) Really liked location. Near some good restaurants in Little Italy.
Cons (-) Pics make the hotel look a lot nicer than it is. Rooms are small, towels are like motel 6 towels but overall a good value.
Pros (+) Manager was nice fix problems right way. I remembered my name every time
Cons (-) Night staff seem to be mad that we need something or acted like they did have time for u
Pros (+) The location was nice.
Cons (-) Its basically a converted motel, the rooms are small and the AC doesn't work. I tried multiple rooms blasting the little units at 62 degrees and it still about 80 degrees in the room late into the night. I barely slept.
Pros (+) Great location and price. Decent rooms with great amenities like a mini fridge and microwave. Perfect affordable place to stay with friends when hitting up Little Italy and Gaslamp.
Cons (-) More like a renovated motel. Beds are serviceable at best. Only valet parking. Bathroom door didn't lock. Rooms towards the street can get loud.
Location
1835 Columbia Street, San Diego, CA 92101
What's nearby
- San Diego Air and Space Museum1.3 km
- Gaslamp Quarter1.6 km
- San Diego Zoo1.6 km
- San Diego Convention Center2.1 km
- PETCO Park2.1 km
- Marine Corps Recruit Depot3.4 km
- Naval Training Center San Diego4.4 km
- Old Town San Diego State Historic Park4.4 km
- University of San Diego5.7 km
- Shelter Island5.8 km
- SeaWorld San Diego7.1 km
- Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery8.2 km
Policies
Check-in/Check-out | Check in anytime after 3:00 PM, check out anytime before 11:00 AM |
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Value for money | 6.9 |
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Distance to city center | 1.4 km |
Nearest Airport | San Diego |
Distance to airport | 3.0 km |